High School Students to Relocate to Vacant Junior High School North-August 21, 1985

Citing extensive construction delays by Anchor Construction Co., Norwood school officials voted to move nearly 950 high school students to Junior High School North for the start of the school year.

Norwood Selectmen Demand Immediate Action on Faulty Fire Hydrants-August 21, 1985

Norwood selectmen demand immediate action on faulty hydrants following a Walnut Avenue fire where firefighters were hampered by three broken plugs.

Selectmen Seek Injunction to Block 32 Percent Cable TV Rate Hike-August 21, 1985

Norwood selectmen vote unanimously to take Adams-Russell Cablevision to court over a planned 32 percent rate hike affecting 5,800 residents.

Norwood Selectmen Approve New Measures to Alleviate Downtown Parking Crunch-August 21, 1985

Norwood selectmen slash parking limits to one hour on Washington Street and plan a parking commission to aid downtown merchants.

Norwood Pharmacies and Police Launch Fast-Acting Telephone Chain to Combat Phony Prescriptions-August 20, 1985

Norwood pharmacists and police have established a rapid telephone alert network and posted warning signs to catch individuals attempting to pass fraudulent prescriptions for narcotics.

Norwood American Legion Baseball Team Primes for Northeastern Regional Tournament-August 20, 1985

Following its first state title since 1942, Coach Pete Wall and the Norwood American Legion baseball team head to Muzzy Field in Bristol, Conn., to face Cumberland in the regional opener.

Adams-Russell Cable Co. Plans September Rate Hike-August 16, 1985

Adams-Russell Cable Co. announced a September 1 rate hike from $25 to $32 per month, triggering a contract dispute with town officials over uncompleted municipal cable loops.

Norwood High School $5 Million Renovation Delayed; Opening Postponed Beyond September 3-August 16, 1985

Citing supply delays and incomplete safety systems, contractor Anchor Construction announced Norwood High School's $5 million renovation will miss the September 3 opening.

Norwood Caps Dream Season, Captures First State American Legion Title Since 1942-August 15, 1985

Behind a stellar pitching performance from Bob Baxter and a clutch two-run triple by Ned Brigham, Norwood edged Grafton Hill 3-2 to win the state title.

Norwood American Legion Baseball Team Takes Control of State Finals- August 13, 1985

Undefeated at 2-0 in the state finals, Norwood defeated Braintree 11-2 behind Tim Cox's complete-game pitching and six combined RBIs from Pete Jr. and Mike Wall.